The rumors were not too far off: Nikon launch the D3100 with the 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6G VR.

Again, as predicted by Nikon Rumors, today Nikon launched its new entry level D3100 DSLR with almost exactly the same core specs as rumored, including the fact that it features a 14,2 Mp. CMOS sensor instead of CCD, making it Nikon's first entry-level with a CMOS chip. It also has standard 100-3.200 ISO, expandible to 12.800 (+2 EV).

In addition, it is the world's first DSLR with continous AF in both live-view and movie mode, as well as the first Nikon DSLR to shoot full-hd 1080p videos, with a maximum length of no less than 10 minutes.The surprise for me, however, is that the D3100 includes GPS support, a novelty in entry level DSLR's and a feature which is – coincidentally – generously supported in the new Nikon View NX2 software with its outstanding Google Maps integration.

Dpreview D3100 in-depth reviewFor the product brochure, click hereFor more information, visit the Nikon USA D3100 pageAbout the new Nikon D3100, a Nikon news page, contains more interesting insights about this new camera.D3100 ISO 1600 & 3200 samplesDxO Mark Sensor Score: 67, Ranking 33The Nikon D3100 is supported in Adobe Camera RAW (ACR) since version 6.3 (CS5 ONLY). If you don't have the lastest version of Photoshop, you might want to get the DNG Converter v.6.3 instead. For more information, take a look at this article.

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